1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 99 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |